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Well said! (Katrina Styx is

Katrina Styx — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:36:35 -0500

Well said!

(Katrina Styx is a staff writer for the Jordan Independent. She can be reached at kstyx@jordannews.com.)

Ron Jabs served Jordan well

RichardThomas — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:47:21 -0500

Ron Jabs served Jordan well and earned the recognition that he has received, regardless of the past election's outcome.Honoring Ron does not show a lack of support for the current mayor or anyone else,it is just recognizing a job well done.

I think it was appropriate

Mathias Baden — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:24:22 -0500

I think it was appropriate for the city council to unanimously support the application to the League of Minnesota Cities for Jabs to win this award. He well served Jordan for many years. Why not reward him for that, again and again? We owe him far more than he owes us.

(Mathias Baden is the editor of the Jordan Independent. He can be reached at editor@jordannews.com.)

Folks, if you want to use

Thom Boncher — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:46:21 -0500

Folks, if you want to use this thread to praise Ron Jabs, go to it. Let's not start taking shots at anyone here - neither Ron, nor anyone else.

Ron lost the election

jrgoebel — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:50:35 -0500

Ron lost the election because of a large amount of misinformation about the intersection project. It's not about the people have spoken, the people reacted to bad information being given to them. What Ron has done for this city can not be matched, and it frustrates me when people pretend that him losing the way he did was anything more than fear mongering by a few, including our current mayor.

I think first the NEW mayor

Jason Allen — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:12:09 -0500

I think first the NEW mayor needs to show us something to give reason to support him.

"I hope Ron continues in

Mid-Life-Crisis — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:42:03 -0500

"I hope Ron continues in some capacity to promote Jordan."

http://jordannews.com/community/forums/todays-topic/place-thank-mayor-ja...

What a wonderful way for former Mayor Jabs to promote our delightful town! (as written in your own words...)

This award represents what Ron did while he was in office - it has nothing to do with not supporting the new mayor or a failure to move forward...

To answer your question ...how many awards does a "former mayor" need? - I say a "former Mayor" should receive as many awards as his merit allows...

Congratulations Ron!

this is all fine & good but

Tim Bischke — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:25:43 -0500

this is all fine & good but how many awards does a "former mayor" need? the people have spoken, so let's move forward; there's obviously a reason why he's NOT the mayor anymore. let's support the new mayor & head in a new direction.

one of the nicest neighbors

elkes4 — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:36:50 -0500

one of the nicest neighbors you could hope to have.

Thank you, You are of great

elkes4 — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:13:05 -0500

Thank you, You are of great assistance.

That same little beetle that is pictured on the penny, is the twin to the one that I have seen, twice now, flying through my yard. I have seen others simular in previous years, but not as bright green. I don't think we have to panic yet, I just am certain (as for my record) that the little critter does exist here in town.

elkes4, the Minnesota

Katrina Styx — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:05:00 -0500

elkes4, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has quite a bit of information on the Emerald Ash Borer. They even have an identification helper on there. Here's a link, if you'd like.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/terrestrialanimals/eab/index.html

(Katrina Styx is a staff writer for the Jordan Independent. She can be reached at kstyx@jordannews.com.)

I just looked up the emerald

elkes4 — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:10:47 -0500

I just looked up the emerald ash beetle on line. I was out on my deck and had seen a shiney green beetle bounce around against it.I know that I have seen these before, not in any numbers or anything, but I have seen them in the woods and such.

No, I am not too worried yet, I have not seen any of our trees become a buffet, I was just wondering if there are other shiney green beetles that look quite like the dreaded ash borer?

There's still time -- 1-1/2

Mathias Baden — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:28:12 -0500

There's still time -- 1-1/2 hours left!

I've spent more than 14 hours at the festival, volunteering, looking at shops, and spending money downtown during the past two days. It's getting sunny out again and it's not as hot as yesterday, so it'd be a good time to come downtown.

Support artists and your downtown businesses!

(Mathias Baden is the editor of the Jordan Independent. He can be reached at editor@jordannews.com.)

Can't say yet I have been

bucky — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:24:46 -0500

Can't say yet I have been away--last of a 10 day vacation. Need to bone up on the SHO before I cast a vote aye or nay. As for the unanimous vote, the council does it all the time.

As individuals we were all elected to cast our best judgement based on the facts we are given, also the life experience each of us brings. We are not beholding to any one group of people, we remain non-partisan.

In MANY situations after careful reflection and a great deal of study by staff, the council votes 7-0.

When we do we're not mis- or under-representing anyone, simply casting a vote to the best of our ability. There have even been situations where numerous council have opposed an idea during discussion and in the end voted in favor, looking at what's best for Jordan rather than a particular individual.

This all said, 99% of the decisions we make are not social based, like the social host ordinance. This kind of issue is going to require a much greater personal discussion and is less likely to end 7-0.

The headline's not very

Thom Boncher — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:20:20 -0500

The headline's not very accurate.

The Guv didn't withhold state aid - he reduced it. And he didn't target Jordan specifically. LGA was reduced to all cities, as nearly as I can tell.

Not to say the formula isn't wonky. Jrgoebel is right about that - in French or any other language.